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Category Archives: Individual Counseling

The Hidden Mental Health Effects of Anticipatory Obedience at Home and Work

In today’s environment, expectations are no longer limited to consumers or purchasers — sellers and service providers also hold clear expectations. For example, medical providers and their staff may expect patients to tolerate long wait times without complaint, personal trainers expect punctuality, and service providers expect timely payment. Commonly associated with governments, governing parties, and …

Understanding Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

“Holding false beliefs or judgements about external realties that are held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary” is delusional thinking. Hallucinations, imaginations, visions, illusions, whims, and waking dreams fall into this category as does experiencing something seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or sensed as touch, which isn’t real. The perception of something not present is psychosis, …

Navigating Mental Health: Finding Light at the End of the Tunnel with Improving Lives Counseling Services

“All The Light We Cannot See” is a novel by Anthony Doerr, adapted into a World War II movie in 2014. It is a story of hope and resistance: “the irony of which is the idea that we know what’s coming but we’re still unable to look away.” Abraham Lincoln said, “The fiery trial through …

Journey to Success: A Holistic Approach to Personal Development

Embarking on the path of holistic personal growth is a transformative endeavor, demanding a potent blend of dedication, self-awareness, and relentless effort. Holistic self-development focuses on aligning the mind, body, and emotions so your growth feels authentic, steady, and deeply rooted.This journey, while uniquely personal, shares some common steps that can guide anyone towards success. …

When Enough Is Enough: How to Help a Loved One Who Needs Addiction Treatment

If your family member or close friend is one of the 21 million people in the U.S. dealing with mental illness or substance abuse, then you know how heart-wrenching an experience it can be. Since only one in 10 substance abusers opt for treatment, and only 32% of people experiencing common mental health problems seek …